Jaushieh Joseph Wu
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
July 20, 2023
(As Prepared for Delivery)
Good morning!
On behalf of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), it is a great pleasure to confer the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy upon Representative Bloomfield in recognition of her remarkable contributions to advancing relations between Taiwan and Australia. This ceremony not only honors the outstanding work of an exceptional diplomat, but also highlights the strong and cordial ties between our countries.
Since assuming her post in early 2021, Representative Bloomfield has dedicated herself to promoting dialogue, cooperation, and exchanges between Taiwan and Australia. Together, we have strengthened cooperation across all domains.
Under Representative Bloomfield’s leadership, Australia became a full partner of the GCTF, allowing it to contribute more substantially to key discussions. Taiwan and Australia have also signed agreements and launched initiatives on indigenous issues, bilingual education, public health, and many other areas.
Representative Bloomfield, it has been a pleasure working with you. I know you understand the Taiwanese language very well, which shows how much love and dedication you have for our culture. I appreciate that very much.
I hope our paths will cross again soon. Everyone here today truly appreciates all you have done, as your accomplishments have paved the way for even deeper bilateral collaboration in the future.
In closing, may the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy serve as a testament to the lasting bond between our countries. As we bid farewell, I wish you every success in your future endeavors. Thank you!